PUBLIC BUREAUCRACY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SKY431	PUBLIC BUREAUCRACY	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. HACER GÜLŞEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide examination of the concept of bureaucracy and its theories and the development process of public bureaucracy in Turkey.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as the concept of Bureaucracy, theoretic approaches, the relationship between the state and bureaucracy, the development of bureaucracy and its relationship with politics in Turkey.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the different meanings of bureaucracy.
Interpret the different theoretical comprehensions (Classical Liberal Theory, Liberal Pluralistic Theory, Elitist Theory, Marxist Theory) for the concept of bureaucracy.
Analyze the development and nature of the state and its relation with bureaucracy.
Discuss the relationship between the bureaucracy and politics in the historical context.
Summarize the development stages of bureaucracy in Turkey historically.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to the Course and the Syllabus	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading	Defining the Bureaucracy Concept	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	Historical Development of Bureaucracy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	Introduction to Bureaucracy Theories: Classical Liberal Theory and Bureaucracy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading	Liberal Pluralistic Theory and Bureaucracy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading	Elitist Theory and Bureaucracy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading	Marxist Theory and Bureaucracy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Introduction to Weber Bureaucracy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading	Weber Bureaucracy II	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
11	Reading	Bureaucracy and Power	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
12	Reading	Development Process of Bureaucracy in Turkey	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
13	Reading	Relations Between Bureaucracy and Politics in Turkey	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
14	Reading	Relations Between Bureaucracy and Politics in Turkey	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
15	Reading	General Evaluation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Heper, M (1982). Burokrasi, Cumhuriyet Donemi Turkiye Ansiklopedisi. Volume 2. page 290‐297. Istanbul: Iletisim.
Farazmand, A. (2009) “Bureaucracy, Administration, and Politics: An Introduction”, in A. Farazmand (ed.) Bureaucracy and Administration, CRC Press, pp. 1-18.
Weber, M. (1946) “Bureaucracy” in HH. Gerth and C. Wright Mills (eds) From Max Weber: Essays in Essays in Sociology. Oxford University Press. pp. 80-85.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognize the alphabets used by Turks in the historical process, especially Ottoman Turkish alphabet.
2	Recognize the distinguished examples of World Literature in the forms of verse and prose.
3	Defend the idea that Turkish literature has national and genuine cultural identity

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use professional English to be able to benefit from international academic publications.
2	Act according to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all kinds of studies related to the field.
3	Examine the bibliography of the studies on Turkish Language and Literature according to countries and schools in written, printed and electronic media.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Examine Turkish grammar in historical-comparative terms in terms of sound, form, syntax, semantics and vocabulary by using general linguistics methods and theories
2	Examine the course materials, research methods, information and theories used in Turkish Language and Literature Program.
3	Discuss the historical development of Contemporary Turkish Literature and the texts on the historical period and the cultural atmosphere.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Turkish language and literature with a critical approach and with the help of interdisciplinary information.
2	Use philosophy, sociology, law, economics, etc. and makes interdisciplinary interpretations.
3	Evaluate the new trends in World Literature especially in Contemporary Turkish Literature.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Solve problems encountered in the field as individual and as member of a team.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the knowledge and theories of Contemporary Literature in terms of literature and linguistics within the framework of certain theories.
2	Evaluate the extent to which Turkish Language and Literature is influenced by the civilization circles in which it is a part of.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluates the fields of application of sustainability in the field of Turkish Language and Literature.
2	Research and study at the academic level.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate all subjects related to Turkish Language and Literature in the context of “The Integrity of Turkish Language and Literature".

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	4	5	20
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	5	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	49	0	128